Global VAT Compliance Manager

King & Spalding LLP; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance (4x salary)

Critical illness insurance (2x salary)

Income protection

7% pension contribution

Gym membership

Wellness allowance

Employee Assistance Programme

Season ticket loan

Cycle to work

25 days annual holiday

Job summary

King & Spalding LLP seeks a Tax Manager (VAT) to own day-to-day indirect tax compliance across Europe, APAC and the Middle East. You will supervise the VAT Analyst, manage returns, Intrastat, and compliance calendars, and liaise with external advisors to ensure accurate and timely filings.

The role emphasizes process improvements, governance, and cross‑jurisdictional coordination within a leading global law firm. Hybrid London post.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of VAT or indirect tax compliance experience.
• Experience with multi-jurisdictional filing obligations and advisor relationships.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented approach with ownership of day-to-day activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage VAT/GST returns and Intrastat reporting across jurisdictions.
• Coordinate with external advisors and internal teams on filings and documentation.
• Lead, supervise, and develop VAT Analyst; ensure timely, accurate filings.

Skills

VAT compliance

Indirect tax

Excel

Data management

Education

CTA/ACA/ACCA (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Job description

King & Spalding LLP seeks a Tax Manager (VAT) to own day-to-day indirect tax compliance across Europe, APAC and the Middle East. You will supervise the VAT Analyst, manage returns, Intrastat, and compliance calendars, and liaise with external advisors to ensure accurate and timely filings.

The role emphasizes process improvements, governance, and cross‑jurisdictional coordination within a leading global law firm. Hybrid London post.